Elizabeth of Adrianople

Holy Martyr Elizabeth of Adrianople suffered in the third century at Adrianople, together with Bishop Alexander, the soldier Heraclius and the women Anna, Theodotia and Glyceria, for confessing Christ.

This century is known as the time of the spread of Christianity among the pagans. In spite of the persecution raised against Christians, Bishop Alexander fearlessly brought many pagans to the saving faith and baptized them. The governor of the region where the hierarch lived commanded soldiers to force him by tortures to renounce Christ. The bishop patiently bore the dreadful torments. Struck with wonder, the soldier Heraclius believed in Christ, for whom Alexander was suffering. After him Anna, Elizabeth, Theodotia and Glyceria confessed themselves Christians. All were put to death.

The Synaxarion commemorates them all on 4 November (new style).